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Canadian wetlands
This research aims to bring together a number of previously disconnected strands about the role of wetlands in Canadian culture, history and ecology. To date, most research and publications regarding this topic have fallen into three broad categories:
- general governmental policy documents about their conservation with site descriptions;
- overall scientific documentation of their biotic features and conservation values, and
- site-specific studies or place-based writing focussing on individual wetlands, or the wetlands of one region, coming out of one approach or discipline.
The approach to this research is transdisciplinary across history, geography, literature and culture. This is appropriate given the nature of wetlands. The methodology is a cultural and historical exploration of the representation of Canadian wetlands in various media, genres and disciplines, including literature, history and geography. It aims to promote the conservation of Canadian wetlands by showcasing their values as places of new life and historically as sites of sustainable agriculture.
The research will create a dialogue between Australian and Canadian researchers about the history and contemporary cultural values of wetlands in their respective countries as well as their differences and similarities.
Canadianists have largely been fixated on mountains, lakes and prairies as the national landscapes. Canadian wetlands have largely been neglected, yet Canada possesses 26 percent of the world's wetlands, many of which have international conservation status, such as Ramsar Convention Wetlands of International Importance.
This research will result in a book on Canadian wetlands, which will enhance the understanding of wetlands in both Australia and Canada. The proposed book will complement the following books about wetlands:
- Western Australian wetlands: The Kimberley and South-West (with Hugh Webb) (Black Swan Press, 1996) the only book to document the conservation values of all the Ramsar Convention wetlands in the state and to discuss their indigenous, historical and ecological significance;
- Postmodern wetlands: Culture History Ecology (Edinburgh University Press, 1996) focuses on British, American and Australian wetlands, and on themes and issues across all three such as aesthetics, medical history, military history, social history, psychology, etc.;
- Forrestdale: People and Place (Access Press, 2006) a book of local, oral and natural history about Forrestdale Lake and its surrounds; and
- Black Swan Lake (under consideration by Melbourne University Press) a book of nature writing about Forrestdale Lake and essays on themes and issues arising from it.

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(AUDIO) "Common Ground" Report Finds $500 Billion in Savings Everyone Should Support - Speaking of Taxpayers, Dec. 5
NTU and USPIRG have released a new "Toward Common Ground" report with over $500 billion in savings proposals people from both sides of the aisle can support. Plus, a special chat with our fall interns, Tara Riggs and Curtis Kalin, and the Outrage of the Week!0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Latest Taxpayer's Tab: The $109 Billion Question
In the latest edition of The Taxpayer's Tab, NTUF explores the fiscal ramifications of repealing or altering sequester cuts in 2014, as both parties have said they're open to doing if it means reaching a deal in the ongoing budget negotiations. It turns out that repealing the $109 billion in 2014 sequester cuts could increase federal spending by over $26 billion annually over the next four years.
Also featured in the newest issue:
For more on these bills and their sponsors, check out the latest edition of the Tab online here. You can also sign up to recieve future updates in your inbox.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
'Tis The Season... For More Taxes
Holiday shoppers will already be hit with a number of taxes on the presents they put under the tree this Christmas season. But if Congress has its way, they could be facing an additional tax on the tree itself.
A provision in the latest farm bill would institute a 15 cent tax on the sale of Christmas trees, which would fund a Christmas Tree Promotion Board, dedicated to encouraging tree sales and "enhanc[ing] the image of Christmas trees and the Christmas tree industry in the United States." The proposal is not a new one; in fact, NTUF has covered it twice before: once in 2011, and again earlier this year.
Although many were under the impression that the tax originated within the Obama administration, the Christmas tree industry itself pursued the fee through a regulatory process established by Congressional Republicans. The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 enacted "checkoff" programs, which support within the agricultural industry functions similar to those seen in traditional labor unions. Checkoff funds for beef, dairy, eggs, and other products are funded by producers of those goods; the money is then used to promote and market their products, as well as conduct research on the industry's behalf. There are currently 19 different "checkoff" funds, for products as varied as processed raspberries, hass avocados, popcorn, and even softwood lumber.
Legislation was introduced earlier in the 113th Congress to establish a new "checkoff" fund for concrete masonry, as covered in the Taxpayer's Tab.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: December 5, 2013
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Mismanagement of foreign funds: A federal watchdog agency is accusing the military of faulty risk assessment and negligent accounting of funds assigned for military aid in Afghanistan. The LA Times has more.
Costly Calendars: State Representatives in Texas are spending thousands on the printing of select few calendars to be sent as gifts. One representative's calendars cost $11,000. More at details at KENS5.
Scammer sentenced: The head of a U.S. Navy contractor that scammed the department out of $18 million was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the scheme. NBC10 has more information.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: December 4, 2013
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IT fail: The IRS update of the 140 million taxpayer master file to a high tech date hub has been fraught with overspending and missed deadlines costing $83 million. This system was previously heralded as "a rare federal IT success story." More from the Fiscal Times.
Too much cheer: The city of El Paso spent $25,000 of taxpayer money on a giant holiday light display. One resident admitted, "We thought it was going to be really big but it just wasn't what we thought it was." KeyeTV has more details.
Health records waste: After the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs abandoned their efforts to build an electronic medical records system, a new report now shows that the deserted project cost taxpayers $1.1 billion. The Fiscal Times has the costly story.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Spotlight On Sequestration
In addition to three new and notable bills we've recently scored, NTUF is dedicating a portion of this week's edition of The Taxpayer's Tab to an issue that could play a pivotal role in the ongoing budget discussions: sequestration.
The automatic, across-the-board cuts went into effect earlier this year, and have impacted a wide range of government agencies and programs. The budget committee that's been tasked with finding common ground between House and Senate budget proposals is already facing pushback from lawmakers who want the sequester repealed or replaced.
There have been several attempts in the 113th Congress to repeal the cuts that are scheduled to go into effect in 2014. For reference, a brief outline of those bills:
Most of the legislation discussed above varies significantly in scope and specificity, which makes a blanket cost estimate for any attempt at 2014 sequester repeal difficult to formulate. However, NTUF arrived at a score using the $109.3 billion total 2014 sequester level and the Congressional Budget Office's estimate of how outlays would be affected in the case of a 2013 repeal. By analyzing CBO's projected yearly outlay effects as a percentage of that year's total authorizations, we estimated that if the 2014 sequester were repealed entirely, federal spending would increase by $105.6 billion over four years, or $26.4 billion annually. Note that our estimate is preliminary and subject to revision should new information become available.
Whether sequester cuts are maintained, repealed, reduced, or replaced by some combination of tax hikes and other spending reductions, the implications for taxpayers could be significant.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: December 3, 2013
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Security Fail: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spent $900 million during the past five years on behavior screening at airports. The GAO has now reported that the program has flagged 0.59% of passengers and of those, zero were arrested for terrorism. More at CNS News.
Drummer grants: The Department of Energy's Inspector General is investigating the expenditure of $630,000 of stimulus funds for African drummers and a DC media firm with close ties to top DOE officials. The Free Beacon has more.
Federal IT flaws: The Obamacare website isn't the first government website to have major IT malfunctions. Websites for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, the FBI, and IRS have all faced significant tech hurdles in launching sites. The Fiscal Times has a full list.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Taxpayer Money for Anti-Taxpayer Propaganda
Should the federal government waste your tax dollars on biased research? You know the answer. And, recent work by a pair of free-market organizations shows Washington's doing just that … again.
See for instance this article by Michelle Minton of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. She notes that National Institutes of Health have issued a five-year grant totaling over $3 million to an organization to examine the effect of the recent privatization of alcohol sales in Washington State. While at first blush, this might seem like a legitimate examination of an important subject, Michelle uncovers the truth:
The organization that received the grant and its scientists have a long history of producing anti-alcohol-biased research. Dr. William Kerr, the lead on the project, has written and spoken many times in the past about his firm stance against the privatization of alcohol sales which he believes directly results in increased drinking and costs to the state. He received funding from the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, an organization with the sole purpose of defending control state systems, to produce a study warning states of the dangers of privatization. In all likelihood, the conclusion of this forthcoming study will communicate a similar attitude.
This is particularly troubling given that several other states, most notably Pennsylvania, are examining changes to their alcohol laws. Such efforts to expand consumer choice and create jobs could very well be blocked by flawed, taxpayer-funded "research." That would mean taxpayers would be shortchanged both by the inappropriate expenditure of funds to pay for the grant, but even more significantly by stymieing pro-consumer changes to outdated laws.
Perhaps just as troubling is a study funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to tout an Internet sales tax bill, which has garnered much attention on Capitol Hill this year. Big retailers have spent millions of dollars on lobbying and PR efforts in support of the so-called "Marketplace Fairness Act;" however, as Andrew Moylan of the R Street Institute points out:
In service of the PR campaign for President Obama's and Senator Dick Durbin's favorite Internet sales tax law, the SBA decided to fork over $80,000 of taxpayer money to…(drumroll please)…the very people who have been writing studies in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA)!
Here again, the use of taxpayer dollars is offensive in its own right, but even worse is the fact that public funds are being used to promote blatantly anti-taxpayer legislation. My colleagues, Pete Sepp and Doug Kellogg accurately dubbed the SBA study the "Outrage of the Week" in a recent podcast. The federal government should stop funding biased research. Doing so would represent a small step toward deficit reduction and a much bigger one toward fairer, more responsible governance.1 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
NTUF Interns Meet with Congressman Justin Amash!
Today, NTU Foundation interns had the distinct honor of meeting with Congressman Justin Amash, who represents Michigan's Third District. The Foundation's Associate Policy Analyst Tara Riggs and Communications Associate Curtis Kalin learned about the development of the Congressman's Liberty Caucus, how Congress might go about reforming the nation's entitlement programs, and the changing directions of the American electorate. This rare opportunity to speak to one of the most prominent movers in the liberty movement was the highlight of our interns' time working with NTUF researchers and staff to gain valued experience and policy knowledge.
The interns thank Justin Amash for his time and insights!
A special thank you goes to Hayley Alexander for making this meeting possible.
Intereseted in doing research, communications, or development work at NTU's education organization? Check out the details and help us keep a tab on Congress!0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
The Late Edition: December 2, 2013
Today's Taxpayer News!
A bug's light: The National Science Foundation awarded more than $82,000 of taxpayer money to study the self defense methods of "bioluminescent millipedes". More enlightening details at CNS News.
Missed it by that much: The city of Bremerton, WA will need to spend more than $15,000 to fix a handicap access ramp that was built four inches short of the state requirement. KOMO News has more.
Joy rides: The New York state corrections department improperly gave state car permits to 80 staff members for daily commuting, a new Inspector General report shows. Proof the vehicles were being used for a legitimate state purpose was "scant". The full story from AP.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts


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Bill Ed Hostettler (Photo taken by Nick Schneider in Feb. 2003)
He was a great person, a devout, steadfast Christian and a family man, who possessed an infectious sense of humor. His dry wit and familiar slow drawl will never be forgotten.
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He was one of the first people I met when I came to Greene County more than 20 years ago.
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He would frequently stop in at the old office in Bloomfield just to chat.
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He was a frequent source for comment when someone died in our community because he simply knew something about everyone.
He sat with my family at the hospital on a very early morning in June 2003 when I had knee replacement surgery. He didn't do it because I asked him, he did it because he cared and wanted too.
I remember the day he came into my office in February 2003 and gave me a copy of his first book "From Then -- Till Now" -- his touching personal autobiography.
My then 76-year-old friend was proud of the 217-page book that took him more than five years to write.
Then two years ago, he again paid me a visit one afternoon here at our office in Linton and gave me a signed copy of his second book "Reflections From the Heart" .
After his tragic death from a heart attack prior to a traffic accident Wednesday, I got out my copy of his 81-page book and again looked at the words he wrote to me inside the front cover and it made tears flow down my face.
It says, "To my friend Nick. Keep on keeping on. Billy Ed"
That's good advice and I'll try to follow it.
His writing in the second book was certainly prophetic and inspiring.
Talking about seeing dilapidated old barns and houses as he drove through Greene County, Billy Ed wrote: "For like the big oak, they too have stories to tell. Stories of birth, death, joy, laughter, disappointments, defeats, loneliness, wars and depressions. So much history and knowledge is locked away within the walls of the structures. Oh, if only the could speak."
On growing older, he wrote: "Now as a man of 80 years I think back on my journey from Scotland to Doans. And in a very real sense there is a great similarity between those journeys and the journeys that we call the 'journey of life'. There are the valleys of defeats and despair, of dark and fearful times, but also valleys of peace and tranquility. There are the straight and smooth ways. There are the sweet aromas of life, the uphill struggles and the hilltops of joy and blessings of God that outnumber the stars."
On the journey of life, Billy Ed wrote, "Our journey of life has its twists and turns, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, valleys and mountaintops. Sometimes in my journey, I feel the frustration that my father experienced the time he was hopelessly lost driving on the backroads of Kentucky. He spied a man sitting on his front porch. My father stopped the car and asked, 'Sir, can you tell me where I am, where am I going, and what time I'm going to get there?' "
He talked about earthy treasures and wrote, "My friend we cannot take our earthy treasures with us, but we can send our spiritual treasures for deposit in the Bank of Heaven. Some of the deposit slips for the bank in heaven are prayer, mercy, kindness, love, patience, forgiveness, just to mention a few."
On leaving something behind on this earth, he wrote: "So what is really important is what will we leave others to say about us after we are gone from this earth. If I have been somewhat of a scoundrel, then I could not blame the them for whispering uncomplimentary thoughts about me. But, if I leave a little happiness and contentment wherever I go, maybe, just maybe, they will say something good."
Friends and family will gather at the Bloomfield First Christian Church on Sunday and say a final goodbye to this special gentleman.
Be assured Billy Ed that what they will say about you will be good. You lived a good life here as you were passing through our community in your life's journey. You have left us all with countless memories and joys.
Now, you are home.
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This touched my heart and brought back many of my own memories. Thanks Nick.
-- Posted by NaniR on Wed, Aug 12, 2009, at 2:53 AM
Billy Ed visited my father when he was dying of cancer. At the time the minister in my father's own church didn't bother to visit, but Billy Ed took the time to come by many times. I will never forget Billy Ed's kindness and sense of humor and I know my father found him to be a wonderful, comforting friend at the end of his life.
-- Posted by Ellie on Fri, Aug 7, 2009, at 6:57 PM
Very touching Nick, I can feel the pain in your words of losing a dear friend. The short readings from his book is to say the least.. inspiring. Makes me wish I had sat on a creek bank with Billy Ed and caught some of that wonderful wisdom he had to share. I certainly look forward to reading his journey of life. Thank you.
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Hey Gang,
We've once again been invited back to the Bowie Baysox game.
What: Star Wars Saturday with the Bowie Baysox
Date: Saturday, June 25
Time: Gates open at 5:35pm, game begins at 6:35pm, FIREWORKS to follow the game.
Arrival: We can arrive no later than 4pm to be ready, and briefed by 5:10pm so we can be on the concourse and ready by 5:30pm.
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When you arrive please park as close as you can to the ball park gates (parking is free!!). Once you unload, head to the Bay Sox office which is to the left of the field entrance.
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As of right now we have 2 Air Conditioned Skyboxes for our use to watch the game when we are done trooping. And we should have the AC'd conference room for changing.
ps-the lightsabers look really cool at night on the field.
We will also need squires to help set up and man the table for us at this one during the pre game. So if any spouses want to come along, that would be great.
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$1 cupcakes every day in Oxford
Attention cupcake fans of Calhoun County. Every day is now $1 cupcake day at Too Nice to Slice bakery in Oxford.
Each day of the week, the Grace Street bakery will feature a different cupcake flavor: Monday, Wedding Cake; Tuesday, Strawberry; Wednesday, Hummingbird (carrot cake with pineapple, bananas and pecans); Thursday, German Chocolate; Friday, Cookies and Cream; and Saturday, Red Velvet.
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Material List
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Brooklyn >Food & Dining > Village Chip Shop Llc
383 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Directions 1121540.670823 -73.984758
Monday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Neighborhoods: Park Slope
Chip Shop has a large appliance filled with hot oil behind the counter, and it puts many, many things into it, and when they come out they are all good. Bad for you, but good.
Great Food – Friendly staff , We had the eat a 3 course meal for 2 it came with an app., entree, desert. I recommend the deep fried Twinkie bar. Price was right & the atmosphere was awesome. Must say we just arrived from Florida & maybe 2hrs after we landed they got our service & our bussness.
Worst Service EVER!!! – I have lived in New York for over 4 years, and have never, ever been treated with the level of disrespect my boyfriend and I received from the waitress and supposed owner of this place. We came in about 15 minutes before closing and asked if they were still serving. They said yes, and before we ordered, we verified that we would have enough time to order food and a beer and not be rushed. The waitress said yes, if we "hurried up and ordered." That should've been our first indicator. We ate the greasy food quickly and before we had even finished, they gave us the bill, which we paid promptly. After the waitress got her money (+ a 20% tip), she told us we had to leave because they were closing up. I had 1/3 of my beer left! It had been less than 30 minutes since we arrived and she was forcefully kicking us out! We told her we had asked before we sat down if we would have time to sit and eat, and her response now was nothing but rude and indignant. Absolutely no respect. The food was definitely not worth the trouble, and this woman's attitude will make us NEVER return. People like that should simply not be in the restaurant business or be allowed to interact with the public.
Amazing what tastes better fried – This is definitely the place to take people from out of town, get them a deep-fried Twix or twice-fried cherry pie. I love the food here. Unfortunately, it's cash only so I never rarely think to go there. Also, I've notice that if I eat a lot of this beer-battered pub-food I'll feel pretty awful for the rest of the day. And I wouldn't say I'm a fried-food light-weight either, I'm from New Orleans and every Wednesday is deep-fried seafood night in my apartment. You got to try this place, just don't make yourself sick!
Best fish and chips around-like we are back in the London – Had an very positive experience at the Bay Ridge Restauraunt. Fish batter was crunchy and the fish tasty and fried to perfection. Chips (fries) were moist and well done, the way I like them. Teddy can make you feel right at home. Don't be put off by english humor its part of the experience! Lighten up and enjoy..............
Bloody good melt in your mouth fish sandwich – I am not drawn to fish sandwiches, but I came in here with my son and ate a great fish sandwich. I stayed away from the fried twinkie, but maybe I will come back. It is worth the trip. The fries (chips) were very good too!
Disappointed – I'm a Brit and I've wanted to visit this place for a long time now. I finally went tonight. The food is as good as you would get in an average fish and chip place in the UK. Not great but not bad. I was expecting a little better based upon all the hype. What soured the experiece for me was the service. I wondered if the moody waitress was doing it for effect, but no, she was just plain moody. No credit cards was annoying. I handed over $80 for a $62 check, only to get the "do you want change" response. I gather that the place was better in its early days, so I guess I was a few years late. Brits, if you live close by, fair enough, but I wouldn't recomment doing what I did and that's to drive an hour to get what I had hoped to be a better experience.
A top gaff. I shall return. – Excellent all around. Good prices and authentic tasty food. A couple of pointers to my American friends: (1) English "chips" are supposed to be moist in the center and even bend in the middle if you were to pick one up and hold it horizontally. And they are delicious. (2) As for fried mars bars and the like, those are a Scottish invention (they fry everything). Not to my taste, but my granny was Scottish so whatever.
I'm all in – Shepherds Pie with Mac 'n Cheese instead of Mashed Potatoes... Yes. Please.
Also? The dessert menu is proof that anything is better when it has been battered and deep fried. Think more funnel cake than KFC.
Best fish and chips in the City – It's absolutely worth a trip to Brooklyn from Manhattan for these fish and chips and a pint. Very authentic!
Rude Staff, Indifferent maneagement. – Went there on a Sunday afternoon for a couple pints and some good food. The food was not so great and the service mediocre. Then we were highly insulted by a member of the staff. I will never go back and wouldn't reccomend it for anyone.
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Clayton is focused. As in Ironman triathlete focused (we call it pain, he calls it invigorating). Either way, Clayton's intensity and passion help people achieve their full potential, whether it is in business, politics, or athletics. Maveron initially recruited Clayton in 2007 to lead a wellness portfolio company, and his leadership resulted in the successful sale of the business. Today Clayton leads our investment activities in health and wellness companies while working with portfolio companies and Maveron operations. Clayton sits on the boards of Allconnect, Koru, Lively and NextFoods and works directly with Trupanion.
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One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Accessible
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2 Queens Ocean View
Two Queen Beds, Mountain View
Overlooks Santa Barbara beach, near State Street
Beachfront resort
This mission-style resort is on Cabrillo Boulevard across from Chase Palm Park and the beach. State Street, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and Santa Barbara Harbor are within a mile.
Tennis, golf, swimming
Amenities at The Fess Parker Santa Barbara include a spa, salon, and complimentary shuttle to the airport and train station. Recreation facilities include an outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts, and a putting green.
Balcony with a view
Renovated guestrooms at The Fess Parker Santa Barbara have furnished balconies or patios with views of the ocean, mountains, or garden courtyard. Rooms offer minibars, MP3 docking stations, and high-speed Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
- Overview
This Doubletree is owned by actor Fess Parker, best known for playing Davy Crockett on TV.
A circular main building houses three floors, and seven mission-style buildings that range from one to three stories. The 24-acre estate is extensively landscaped, and features a rose garden with a pool and fountain. Other amenities include a fitness room, salon, spa, and gift shop. Beach towels and pool sun loungers/chaise longues are available for guest use. Shuttle service is complimentary to the airport and Amtrak station.
There are two lighted tennis courts with on-call tennis pro, a basketball court, putting green, shuffleboard, and bicycle and rollerblade rentals. The extensive banquet and conference facilities are supported by a business center with high-speed Internet access available. Wireless Internet is available in the lobby.
Guests receive the Doubletree's signature chocolate-chip cookies at check-in.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa services on site
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (24 hours)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Event catering
- Total number of rooms - 360
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Patio
- Parking (surcharge)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Full-service health spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Tennis on site
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Parking (surcharge), Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
- In the room
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Direct-dial phone
- Minibar
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- Daily housekeeping
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- Designer toiletries
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- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Eat and drink
Rodney's Grill - California cuisines; steaks; seafood; local wines. Casual.
The Roundhouse - Located in hotel lobby. Casual. Open for breakfast and lunch.
The Set - Full-service bar located in lobby. Ocean view. Full dinner menu.
Terraza del Mar Pool BBQ - Located next to pool. Beverages and lighter fare served. Open seasonally.
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The hotel offers a heated outdoor/garden pool; a fitness center; 2 lighted tennis courts with an on-call tennis pro; a basketball court; putting green, and shuffleboard. Water aerobics classes are offered on a seasonal basis. Bicycles and rollerblades are available for rent.
Across the street, guests of The Fess Parker Santa Barbara can enjoy Santa Barbara's sandy beaches. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Zoo, Sea Center, and State Street are each one half-mile away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the Doubletree hotel; fees may apply.
- Basketball nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
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- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Shuffleboard on site
- Swimming on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Spa
Spa Del Mar offers a full menu of spa treatments including customized massages, skin-care treatments, and relaxing facials using quality, hand-blended and locally made products. Appointment required.
The spa also features an outdoor patio with a spa lunch menu.
- Body wraps
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- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
The Fine Print for The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Your pets
Pets allowed
- You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95-16.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 19 per day
- Valet parking fee: USD 26 per day
- Pet fee: USD 30 per night
- Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per night
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NBA draft 2013 trade rumors: June 27: Thunder, Timberwolves looking to acquire No. 2 pick
Draft day is finally upon us, giving teams all the more reason to both float legitimate trade possibilities and create smokescreens to distract from their true intentions. It can be difficult to parse out the difference in some cases, but throughout the day we'll be collecting the latest in rumored moves from around the league for your consumption and dissection.
• Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo!): "Oklahoma City is pushing hard for a deal with Orlando to secure the No. 2 pick and draft Indiana's Victor Oladipo, league sources tell Y! Minnesota remains in pursuit of the No. 2 pick, eyeing Oladipo too. In a draft that scares everyone, no one chased harder than IU's guard."
According to reports from Yahoo! Sports, the New York Times and the Boston Globe, Brooklyn and Boston are deep into discussion on a deal that would sent Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry to the Nets, with Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, Reggie Evans, Tornike Shengalia, a signed-and-traded Keith Bogans, and three future first-round draft picks (2014, 2016 and 2018) going to the Celtics.
• Yahoo! Sports: "The Brooklyn Nets are pursuing a blockbuster deal with the Boston Celtics to acquire future Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The talks are centering around a package that would include Gerald Wallace, Tornike Shengelia, the expiring deal of Kris Humphries and three future first-round picks, sources told Y! Sports. Garnett has yet to be approached about waiving his no-trade clause, sources said, but there's a belief that he could be convinced of agreeing to a deal should the Celtics and Nets be able to reach an agreement on terms. No deal is imminent."
• Update via Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo!): "Celtics and Nets continue to make significant progress on parameters of a Garnett-Pierce deal, sources in talks tell Y! Sports. The teams won't seek approval of Garnett to waive his no-trade clause 'until the deal is agreed upon,' one source in talks tells Y! For Boston to get Garnett to agree to waive his no trade, it takes a unique circumstance: Moving with Pierce to a big market might be it. Boston had raised the Garnett-Pierce package with a Western Conference team, but very few places, if any, would go all-in like Nets on this. The Nets would [also] send back Reggie Evans, sign-and-trade for Keith Bogans and one more minimum level player as part of package, source says.
• Chad Ford (ESPN.com): "Hearing Nets 22nd pick in this year's draft is NOT in play in Celtics-Nets talk. Future picks for Boston."
• ESPN.com: "The Cavs' top option is to trade the No. 1 overall pick for a combination of a veteran plus a 2014 lottery pick. If they can pull that off, they'll move the pick. If they can't, they'll keep attempting to move whomever they draft until all their options have been exercised. In other words, don't assume that they are keeping the player they draft at No. 1."
• ESPN Dallas: "Don't expect the Dallas Mavericks to make a decision about dealing the 13th overall pick until they're on the clock during Thursday night's NBA draft. The Mavs have done plenty of prep work, aggressively shopping the pick around the league for weeks. They discussed all sorts of scenarios, including swapping the late lottery pick for a future first-rounder, trading down in this draft and even trading up, the latter being by far the least likely scenario. The plan is to put off committing to anything until just before they make the pick, whether it's for another team or with the intent to actually keep the player. The Mavs want to see what kind of offers they might get at the last minute."
• Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo!): "Milwaukee has discussed switching draft spots (15 for 13) with Dallas to solidify itself to take Russian Sergey Karasev, sources tell Y!. Nevertheless, Dallas has multiple suitors for the 13th pick and expect offers to get better in hours before draft tonight. Concern for Bucks, though: Do they need to get higher than 13 for Karasev?"
• ESPN.com: "The teams working hardest to move up higher in the lottery are the Jazz, the Wolves and the Thunder. The Jazz appear to be targeting Lehigh's C.J. McCollum. They are offering picks 14 and 21, but they might have to give up Alec Burks if they really want to get high enough to get C.J. The Wolves are also trying to get up very high in an attempt to land Victor Oladipo or Ben McLemore. Their trade bait, as we've previously reported, is in the form of picks 9, 26 and Derrick Williams. The Thunder are on the hunt for a big man (they like Nerlens Noel and Alex Len), but they don't have as much to offer. The assets that they're willing to move — Jeremy Lamb, Perry Jones, possibly Reggie Jackson — don't have enormous trade value. Their own pick next year won't be great, and the Mavs pick that they own is top-20 protected next year."
• The Denver Post: "The key question for the Nuggets in the NBA draft Thursday: Is a guaranteed three-year contract for $2.8 million — $899,000 in the first season — worth it? That's what the 27th pick in the draft will cost the Nuggets, should they select a player in that slot. And would that player even play? The short answer to those questions is no, and the Nuggets are expected to try to trade out of the first round. But there are complications in doing so. They aren't the only team drafting late in the first round looking to make a move out of it. If those teams can't find a suitor, the Nuggets would have to make that selection."
• Adrian Wojnarowski (Yahoo!): "Sacramento has been aggressive in trying to move up from seventh in the draft, league sources tell Y! Likely target: Ben McLemore."
• Marc Spears (Yahoo!): "Clippers aren't expected to trade Eric Bledsoe tonight despite interest from the Raptors, Pistons, Pelicans, Magic and Mavs, sources tell Y!"
• Ken Berger (CBSSports.com): "As the Kings look to move up from No. 7, they could find a trade partner in the Suns, who are exploring a move back from No. 5, sources say. Teams say Sacramento's probable target in a trade up would be Kansas' Ben McLemore…As Phoenix looks to move down and Sacramento up in the lottery, teams getting clear message from the Wizards: They're keeping their pick."
• Sam Amick (USA Today): "The Phoenix-Sacramento situation is dependant on how draft unfolds, but unclear who the Suns are after and what scenarios lead to pick swap."